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HYSTERECTOMY/LUPRON SHOTS?
Tue, 05/30/2006 - 11:52Topic: Women With Epilepsy
Hey. I'm not sure if I have already asked about this or not, (you all know how memory problems are). I have tonic clonic seizures normally at night, but I have had some awake. I have the aura's but usually not a seizure (then).
I have been unable to drive since February (I'm 28). I have ,more so than not, my seizures under control EXCEPT during the days before my period. I have at least 2 or 3 each month at this time. At this rate I will never be able to drive again, and it is affecting me so much. I guess its having to depend on someone all the time.
My gyno suggested 2 months of Lupron shots to see if my seizures would stop while my ovaries are shut down. If they improve a hysrerectomy ia an option. I'm just scared. Don't know what to do. My husband is scared for me to take these shots.
Anybody have any suggestions?
Comments
Re: Re: HYSTERECTOMY/LUPRON SHOTS?
Submitted by Kaiser on Mon, 2006-06-26 - 12:13
Kaiser
when did you have seizures? Prior to period? Also what natural progesterone cream do you use? How often etc.
Re: Re: Re: HYSTERECTOMY/LUPRON SHOTS?
Submitted by Kaiser on Mon, 2006-06-26 - 12:51
Kaiser
Hi I have very short spells of dizziness and warming body. It was at one time 1/2 way through my mentrual cycle but now is all over the place and much more freqent. Of course my neurologis is of no help and even a gyno isn't any good, am in charlotte NC any suggestions? Am not taking any cream and have just begun my research.
Re: HYSTERECTOMY/LUPRON SHOTS?
Submitted by angel_lts on Wed, 2006-06-21 - 16:58
My friend went through the shots and ended up with seizures each time she had them. So she dont have them anymore. As for the hysterectomy, the neuros were totally against it. They said it would give her more trouble. I use a naturally progesterone cream made by a compound pharmacist. It has helped me a great deal and is natural. I will not live without my cream Hope things work out for you. lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/